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Allow yourself to feel for the caregiver and be in support of their
role.
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Be as up front as possible with any health conditions or diagnoses
of loved ones.
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Do not be afraid to ask how the caregiver is doing, and think of
their needs even when tending to a loved one.
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Be thorough and open with any medications you may prescribe, and
alert the caregiver to any concerns or side effects that may result.
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Always be comfortable enough to tell the caregiver about any
resources or health care options available, outside of prescribing
medication and diagnosing the illness.
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Consider how a diagnosis may affect the caregiver, and will the
caregiver be affected by the therapy chosen.
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Explain the legalities of any emergency actions from resuscitation
rights to sustaining life on a respirator.
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Allow caregivers enough time to make decisions in the life of their
loved ones in non-emergency settings. Never be quick to rush them into
deciding right away upon a certain medication or treatment.
